At a Glance
Median Income
$40,769
$23,888 per capita
Home Value
$51,800
Zillow: $212,452
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
16.2% smoking rate
How Flowing Wells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flowing Wells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flowing Wells a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flowing Wells residents earn a median household income of $40,769 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,888. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,608 business establishments, including 1,935 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flowing Wells is $51,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,452. Median rent is $1,123/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
13.8% of adults in Flowing Wells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flowing Wells has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.
Data Overview
People
Population16,989
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density4,459/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,769
Per Capita$23,888
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,800
Rent$1,123
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$212,452
Housing Units7,794
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI56 (Moderate)
Elevation2,273 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Flowing Wells was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.